Cargo net

ABSTRACT

A cargo net comprises multiple elastic cords arranged in parallel and alternatively secured at multiple fixed points in meshed form. The elastic cords are arranged in parallel longitudinally and woven laterally with elastic wires to define a woven area in a construction with a long stripe section. Any two abutted longer sides of the elastic cords are secured at the fixed points.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(a) Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a cargo net, and more particularly, toone applied to cover up a truck loaded cargo that provides easierstorage and operation.

(b) Description of the Prior Art

As taught in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,637,991 and 6,866,453 [D04G 1/00 & B61D45/00] (all of which are incorporated herein by reference), an upper(central) part of a net is comprised of having tied up round cords, anda lower (side) part of the net is comprised of having flat cordsconnected with side panels.

However, in either patent cited, the essential part of the net, i.e.,the central part is comprised of having round cords tied to one another.That is, the section of the cord is a circular form in a constructionwith sufficient strength to cover up a cargo when in use; but the cargonet prevents easy storage since it always gets tangled into a mess. Thetruck driver would have a difficult time and put a lot of efforts tosort out for the use next time.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a cargo netthat allows easier storage and expansion for subsequent use. To achievethe objective, the cargo net of the present invention comprises multipleelastic cords with a stripe section and having abutted cords joined attheir longer sides. The elastic cords are arranged in parallellongitudinally and alternatively secured at fixed points either by meansof sewing threads or fasteners into a meshed form; and further wovenlaterally with elastic wires into a woven area in a construction showinga stripe section.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention when stored.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an elastic cord of the preferredembodiment of the present invention taken at a lateral section at rightangle to the longitudinally arranged elastic cords.

FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing that the preferred embodiment of thepresent invention is expanded in use.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another preferred embodiment of thepresent invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Referring to FIG. 1, a preferred embodiment of the present inventioncomprises multiple elastic cords (1) arranged in parallel with oneanother and alternatively sewn into a meshed form with multiple sewingthreads (11) at fixed points. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the elasticcords (1) are composed of multiple elastic wires (12) arranged inparallel longitudinally and woven with wires laterally into a woven area(13) in a construction with a stripe section; and all abutted elasticcords (1) are secured at fixed points on the longer sides of the stripe.

Accordingly, as illustrated in FIG. 3 for a schematic view showing thatthe present invention is expanded for use, all the elastic cords (1) arepulled and extended regularly with the least efforts applied.

When not used as illustrated in FIG. 1, all the elastic cords (1) forhaving a stripe section are laid side by side and staying close to oneanother not only for saving space but also for easier storage. Thestored cargo net is ready for the subsequent use simply by forthwithpulling it apart.

FIG. 4 shows another preferred embodiment of the present invention,multiple elastic cords (1A) are arranged in parallel with one anotherand alternatively secured at fixed points by means of fasteners (11A)into a meshed form; that is the elastic cords (1A) are secured at thefixed points with the fasteners (11A).

Thus, specific embodiments and applications of cargo net have beendisclosed. It should be apparent, however, to those skilled in the artthat many more modifications besides those already described arepossible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. Theinventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except inthe spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both thespecification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in thebroadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, theterms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring toelements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicatingthat the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, orutilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that arenot expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refer to atleast one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C . .. . and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one elementfrom the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.

1. A cargo net comprising multiple elastic cords arranged in paralleland alternatively secured at multiple fixed points in meshed form, andcharacterized by: the elastic cords being arranged in parallellongitudinally and woven laterally with elastic wires to define a wovenarea in a construction with a long stripe section; and any two abuttedlonger sides of the elastic cords being secured at the fixed points. 2.The cargo net as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elastic cords aresecured at the fixed points by means of sewing threads.
 3. The cargo netas claimed in claim 1, wherein the elastic cords are secured at thefixed points by means of fasteners.